Resources for
Parents and Families
When your student becomes a Mountaineer, they’re part of our family. And so are you.
Parents Club
You’re part of the Mountaineer family, too. The Parents Club will help you stay connected to the University and network with other WVU families in your area.
Fall Family Weekend
Be our guest for a weekend of social and educational activities and enjoy the Mountaineer experience with your student.
Stay Connected
Stay in the loop and connect with your student while they attend WVU.
Parent/Guest Portal
Your student can use the WVU Parent/Guest Portal to grant you permission to access their student records, such as grades and financial aid.
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28 Truman Scholars
57 Goldwater Scholars
30 Boren Fellows
87 Fulbright Scholars
142 Gilman Scholars
Why WVU?
Our students accomplish great things academically.
We’ve produced 25 Rhodes Scholars, 142 Gilman Scholars, 87 Fulbright Scholars, 57 Goldwater Scholars, 28 Truman Scholars, 30 Boren Fellows and Scholars, and 41 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships (to name just a few).
We provide your student with a quality education at an R1 research University, and you a great ROI.
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Working the Ground
Deonté Hill
Energy and Land Management graduate
WVU alum Deonté Hill didn’t envision a future in the energy and land management industry, but today he’s shaping the infrastructure that supports America’s growing power demand and evolving technologies.
See how he found his career path at WVU.
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What makes Morgantown so special?
Friendly people, a great relationship between WVU and the city, a beautiful location, and a mix of people from around the state, country, and world. But don’t take our word for it. See it for yourself.
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Help them through enrollment, move-in, and more.
Preparing for Their First Day
No first-day jitters here.
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Campus Maps
Help them find their classes and plan their routes.
Campus Safety
Find key campus safety info and sign up for emergency alerts.
Academic Calendar
Find key dates and deadlines.
Parking and Transportation
Find information about campus parking, the PRT, bus shuttles, and more.
More Resources
- Academic Advising
- Calendar (Academic)
- Campus Engagement and Compliance
- Campus Rec Center
- Career Services
- Carruth Center (Counseling and Psychological Services)
- Class Ring
- Commencement
- Consumer Information
- Colleges and Schools
- Dean's, President's, and Graduation Lists
- DegreeWorks
- Dining
- FERPA
- Financial Aid
- Grading System
- LiveSafe App
- Living-Learning Communities
- Loans
- Lodging
- Parent/Guest Portal
- Parking
- Pay Tuition Online
- Residence Hall Opening and Closing Dates
- Safety
- Scholarships
- Student Accommodations
- Student Employment
- Student Health Clinic
- Student Health Insurance
- Student Legal Services
- Student Organizations and Events
- Student Safety Tips
- Technology Service Desk
- Textbooks and Course Materials
- Transportation and Parking
- Tutoring
- WVU Bookstore
- WVU Extension Service
- WVU Medicine
- WVU Police
- WVU Safety Notification System
- WVUToday
- Undergraduate Course Catalog
- Undergraduate Research
- University Registrar